for a change

idiomatic

(idiomatic) As a departure from the usual.

Japanese Meaning

普段とは異なる状態で / いつもと違う、例外的な状況で

I decided to walk to work for a change.

いつもと違って、歩いて仕事に行くことにした。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) As a departure from the usual.

He had had a hard time in the City, so he explained. Harris, who is callous in his nature, and not prone to pity, said:

"Ah! and now you are going to have a hard time on the river for a change; change is good for everyone. Out you get!"